Claims
Fears rise as process reforms approach
Concerns are mounting that the imminent Ministry of Justice claims process reforms could encourage claims to be settled without medical evidence, creating significant exposures for solicitors and insurers.
MoJ defends itself over claims of "done deal"
The Ministry of Justice has defended its decision to shorten the response time for its defamation costs consultation paper after the Legal Expenses Insurance Group hit out at the "arbitrary reduction" last week.
PI victory highlights bus fraud threat
Provident has claimed a victory for the insurance industry after it avoided a potential cost of £200 000 in fraudulent personal injury claims.
MIB reduces levy on insurers for third year
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has introduced an annual levy on motor insurers of £397m for 2010, marking the third reduction in contributions to the fund of last resort in three years.
No replacement at Capita as fraud boss leaves
Capita has vowed to retain a presence in the claims management sector, despite another senior departure.
Risk trio joins forces to improve ERM discipline
Eight years after publishing their first collaborative standard, the UK's three main risk management bodies have joined forces once again to co-author a new, free practical guide on enterprise risk management.
ALA Insurance Brokers launches GAP motor insurance product
ALA Insurance Brokers has unveiled a new GAP motor insurance product, which the intermediary claims is the first to use independent vehicle valuation data.
Capita lands Sainsbury’s pet insurance claims role
Capita Insurance Distribution’s pet insurance division Thornside will handle sales fulfilment and claims handling on behalf of Sainsbury’s pet insurance partner Axa.
Arc reports upswing in run-off liabilities
A report by the Association of Run-off Companies and KPMG shows an increase of more than £8bn in UK non-life run-off market liabilities for 2009.
View from the top - Lex Baugh: Is Jackson beneficial?
What are we to make of Lord Justice Jackson's proposals for civil litigation costs? Are they beneficial for the insurance industry? And what of the claimant?
View from the top - Nine-year wait is over
Although most of the insurers Post called last week were reticent to talk about the prospective merger of the Accident Management Association and National Association of Credit Hire Operators, the plan can only aid both sides in coming to amicable…
Madeira floods cause extensive damage
Violent flooding on Portuguese holiday island kills at least 42 with reports of major damage to buildings and transport infrastructure
Madeira floods cause extensive damage
Violent flooding on Portuguese holiday island kills at least 42 with reports of major damage to buildings and transport infrastructure
Another quake hits Haiti
A mild 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti today 20 miles west of Port-au-Prince, the US Geological Survey reported.
CL makes hire from Garwyn
Cunningham Lindsey’s liability services has hired Adrian Hotson from Garwyn as a new area manager.
Mondial Assistance renews Last Minute deal
Mondial Assistance in the UK has signed a new three-year pan-European contract online travel and leisure retailer Lastminute.com.
Troubled Belgium financial services giant linked with train crash payout
Belgium banking and insurance group Ethias is understood to be the lead liability insurer of the state owned railway company NMBS SNCB involved in Monday's tragic train accident.
Troubled Belgium financial services giant linked with train crash payout
Belgium banking and insurance group Ethias is understood to be the lead liability insurer of the state owned railway company NMBS SNCB involved in Monday's tragic train accident.
Motor Claims 2010: Creating harmony
With the perfect scenario for vehicle replacement still a long way off, Brendan Keane examines whether recent developments are taking the industry towards it.